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Programme
The first route of the museum ship will be the Mediterranean, an area of millennia of history and exchange, which has always mobilized and nourished the inspiration of artists, and naturally invites intercultural dialogue.
Discover the programme of activities on the quayside and in the towns: performances, concerts, conferences, screenings, workshops, meetings and other events.
Upcoming events
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Experiences on board the museum boat
Experience on reservation. Duration: 45 min.
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Koza Mostra
Koza Mostra is a Greek rock band founded in 2012. It consists of Ilias Kozas (lead singer, classical and electric guitar), Dimitris Raptis (drums), Stavros Apostolidis (bouzouki, backing vocals), Giannis Bellos (bass guitar, backing vocals), Tasos Gentzis (saxophone, backing vocals) and Asterios Fragos (electric guitar, backing vocals). The band fuses ska, punk, and rock music together with the style of traditional Greek folk music such as Macedonian Greek music and rebetiko.
DuOud
DuOud consists of two oud playing ; Tunisian born Jean-Pierre Smadja (already noted for many albums he issued as Smadj), and Algerian born master oud player Mehdi Haddab (known for his work with the acclaimed French based trio, Ekova, and more recently Speed Caravan). Blending their North African heritage with the latest Western technology, the pair builds a musical cycle that looks to their African roots while absorbing and morphing contemporary music styles – break beats, jazz grooves and metal guitar.
The Siids
Stanislav Grdaković and Darko Terlević were members of the Rijeka-based band Morso, but after the group stopped playing in 2016, the two of them embarked on a creative journey to Australia. There, they got a fresh inspiration to create music and defined a unique style which shaped their new project – The Siids.
Lana G
Lana G is a Zagreb-based DJ with a passion for Afro house and African culture. Her journey began with her first love, dance, through which she became increasingly interested in house music and Afro sounds. Over time, she founded a collective called Soulectors, dedicated to organizing events and developing the soulful and afro house scene in her hometown.
Magic Mediterranean mosaic workshop
During this workshop, participants will discover the beauty of mosaics, one of the best-known art forms of Mediterranean cultures such as Greek, Roman and North African. Each participant will create his or her own small mosaic using paper squares. Inspired by traditional motifs, plants, the sea and geometry, participants will create unique works of art.
Past events
Dance Sharon Eyal
Into the Hairy'. 15 minutes - no intermission
Concert Shobee (invited by Martha Kirszenbaum)
Shobee (real name Chouaib Ribati) is a Moroccan artist, musician, songwriter and composer born in 1991. He is best known for his work in the Moroccan rap genre, where he has been active for over 10 years.
DJ Set Cheb Runner (invited by Martha Kirszenbaum)
Producer Cheb Runner (real name: Reda Senhaji) is a musical hurricane rooted in Moroccan soil and exploring multiple musical landscapes. Through deejaying, producing, composing and his workshops, he creates links between traditional and contemporary electronic sounds and musicians. Using first-hand sounds and recordings from his own collection of samples based on traditional instruments, Cheb Runner playfully blends analog and digital effects supported by a unique collection of synthesizers.
ricochets (this time it's personal) - Exhibition - QANAT collective
Rooted in histories of water and ecological infrastructures, the exhibition ricochets ("this time it's personal") gives voice to tired djinns, mysterious aquatic creatures and exhausted tourist operators. It deciphers the politics of creating and redefining spaces-images-territories and the right to belong to them.
Aboard the museum boat
Free access on site, but you can pre-book your slot online. Discover 2 on-board experiences: "Présentes", the immersive exhibition with the exceptional collaboration of the Louvre Museum, and the sound voyage in the Mediterranean created by Ircam x Centre Pompidou. Sailing by Laure Prouvost.
www (Programmed by Youmein Festival)
"www (world war water)" is a durational performance and installation. It is a mise-en-situation of the worst of scenarios: with the last remaining cup, how is power negotiated, resources indulged and rationed, alliances formed and broken? Featuring Aïda Jamal and Imane Elkabli, with scenographic direction by Lori Kharpoutlian, this performance was initially conceived of and produced within the frame of the 2024 edition of the Youmein Festival under the theme of Steadfastness/Sumud with support from A.MAL Projects and the American Language Center - Tangier
Frequently asked questions
The Art Explora Festival will take place from spring 2024 to spring 2026 in various Mediterranean cities.
Festival events take place both on the museum boat's quay and in heritage and/or emblematic sites in the stopover towns. To find out all about upcoming events in your town, consult our Agenda.
The Art Explora Festival offers a rich, multi-disciplinary program including visits to the museum ship, exhibition pavilions, virtual reality experiences, artistic performances, concerts, conferences, film screenings, creative workshops and meetings. You'll be able to discover local and international artists, as well as thinkers and cultural players exploring contemporary themes related to the Mediterranean region. To find out all about upcoming events in your city, consult our Agenda.
All Festival events are free of charge. Please note, however, that some events - such as workshops - require a reservation via the ticket office. Please consult the page dedicated to each event for more information on times and booking procedures.
To ensure that everyone has the best possible experience at the Festival, we have drawn up a visitors' charter listing a few good practices.
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
To take part in the workshops and meetings offered during the Festival, you'll generally need to register in advance. Information on how to register will be available on the dedicated event page, where you can also find details of times and how to take part.
Yes, the Art Explora Festival also offers child-friendly activities, such as creative workshops specially designed for young participants. See the program to find out about events and activities adapted to children and families.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
Thank you for your interest in the Festival Art Explora ! To find out more about our volunteer opportunities and to apply, please visit our "Become a volunteer"section of our website. There you'll find all the information you need about the roles available and the application procedure. We look forward to meeting you!
We're delighted to be considering new partnerships for the Festival Art Explora. To find out how, please visit our dedicated page or write to us at contact@artexplora.org